1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Audi |
| Model | Bee | A5 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3000 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2751 mm |
